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About
Nicky van der Heijde is a leading surgical researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the modern approach to pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques. Her primary research areas include the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy, the safety and outcomes of minimally invasive pancreas resection (MIPR), and the impact of patient-specific factors like age and obesity on surgical results. Her most impactful contribution is her role in developing the Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (2019), a landmark paper with 478 citations that established the first global standards for MIPR. She also led a major multicentre analysis comparing robotic and laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (121 citations), providing crucial evidence on the benefits of robotic approaches. Additionally, her systematic review on the role of older age and obesity in pancreatic surgery (24 citations) has helped refine patient selection for minimally invasive procedures. Through her work with the European E-MIPS registry, van der Heijde continues to drive evidence-based practice, making her a pivotal figure in advancing safer, less invasive pancreatic care worldwide.
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- 2Robotic <i>versus</i> laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: multicentre analysis121 citations · 2021
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